Mathews El vs Skaggs El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mathews El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Skaggs El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | Mathews El Plano, Texas | Skaggs El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 4,686 | #3 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #261 of 50,301 | #90 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 88% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skaggs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 93.2).
- •Mathews El does better on math proficiency (89% vs 88%).
- •Skaggs El does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Skaggs El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 12.2%).
- •Skaggs El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Mathews El is the larger school with 460 students compared with 356.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mathews El better than Skaggs El?
On the Success Index (US), Skaggs El ranks higher (95.2 vs 93.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mathews El and Skaggs El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mathews El: 460. Skaggs El: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mathews El and Skaggs El rank in Texas?
Mathews El is 8th of 4,686 and Skaggs El is 3rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).